Background
Hjortkjaer, Jes was born on March 13, 1937 in Helsingør, Denmark. Son of Svend and Agnete Charlotte (Rendtorff) Hjortkjaer.
Hjortkjaer, Jes was born on March 13, 1937 in Helsingør, Denmark. Son of Svend and Agnete Charlotte (Rendtorff) Hjortkjaer.
Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, Technology U. Denmark, 1962; Doctor of Science, Technology U. Denmark, 1982.
Researcher, H. Lundbeckog Company, Denmark, 1962-1964; assistant professor, Technology U. Denmark, Lyngby, 1966-1972; associate professor, Technology U. Denmark, Lyngby, 1972-1990; docent, Technology U. Denmark, Lyngby, since 1990.
Lieutenant Danish Air Force, 1962-1964.
Married Vibeke Tuxen, February 20, 1960. Children: Susanne, Jakob.